Recipe Name Lentil Stew Submitted by efconroy Recipe Description I like to make this recipe during the winter. It freezes extremely well! Quantity 1 Quantity Unit stock pot Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 45 Ready In (minutes) 55

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 cups green lentils, rinsed and picked over 2 large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4" long, 3" dia) green pepper, diced 4 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.) potatoes, diced, skin on 1 large Onion, chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium Carrots, cut in 1/8" coins 2 tablespoons Paprika 2 tablespoons garlic minced 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 cups Vegetable stock 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste Steps Sequence Step 1 In a large stock pan, soften onions and bell peppers in olive oil. Add garlic, potatoes, carrots and seasonings to taste. Stir well. Add lentils and stock/water covering ingredients plus 2", bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer until lentils and potatoes are soft but not mushy.